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The Federal Government has released an exposure draft of its proposed bill to prohibit non-compete terms for low- and middle-income employees and non-solicitation terms for all employees, as well as...

An increase to the minimum wage, new unfair dismissal thresholds, new payday super rules, and other changes impacting employers in Australia from 1 July 2026.

A number of updates to employment rates, thresholds and limits in Australia come into effect on 1 July 2025. Explore the summary below to understand how these changes will affect...

From 1 March 2025, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) in Queensland are required to implement proactive measures to prevent workplace discrimination and harassment.

A decision of the High Court of Australia has overturned a longstanding position regarding psychiatric injuries in an employment context. Employees will now be able to seek compensation for a...

Starting 26 August 2024, employees covered by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Act) (except small businesses with fewer than 15 employees) will have the right to disconnect from work-related...

Our recommended action plan for employers preparing their workplaces for the incoming right to disconnect.

Changes to a number of employment rates, thresholds and limits in Australia came into effect on 1 July 2024, with implications for both employees and employers.

On Thursday 20 June 2024, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision in Aspire 2 Life Pty Ltd v Jessica Tidmarsh [2024] FWCFB 289. Aspire...

The Australian Public Service Commission has finalised its Statement of Common Conditions, representing a breakthrough for enterprise bargaining within the public service.

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Bill) proposes various amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) introducing new workplace rights and protections for union delegates.

The Federal Government has proposed increased penalties for employers that intentionally engage in wage theft as part of a swath of reforms aimed at protecting the rights of workers.